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‘Mefistofele’ — ‘Ecco Il Mondo’: The Devil’s in the Details of Boito’s Opera...

It’s intermission time at the online “opera house.”With that in mind, our feature for today is the much ballyhooed connection between Mefistofele’s creator,... Read more

The 18 May 2016 by Josmar16
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Review: A Red Line Runs Through It (Second City E.t.c.)

A Red Line Runs Through It Diverse cast helps us laugh at life in the Windy City Just as the title suggests, A Red Line Runs Through It is a commentary... Read more

The 04 May 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Sprinkle a Little ‘Turandot,’ Seasoned with a Dash of ‘Cav’ and ‘Pag’ (Part One)...

Welcome Back!Nina Stemme as the icy Princess Turandot (Photo: Marty Sohl/Met Opera)Juggling work, family, and leisure-time activities can be hard on one’s body... Read more

The 07 May 2016 by Josmar16
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Review: The Secretaries (About Face Theatre)

Stunning visuals, fantastic cast overcome inconsistencies I've said it before and I'll say it again: black comedy is very, very hard to do well. See also:... Read more

The 19 May 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Prowess (Jackalope Theatre)

Prowess Visceral, exhilarating trip to a not-so-distant urban hell It's getting harder each week to read the news section of the daily newspapers. With... Read more

The 30 May 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Tug of War – Foreign Fire (Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

Well done epic, mixed results These days, plays tend to be very short or very long. The 90-minutes-no-intermission trend is thriving, shortening the working... Read more

The 26 May 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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A Jazzman Supreme — Miles Davis, Dark Prince

Miles Davis (1926-1991), playing in France, ca. 1967It was that voice. Harsh, gruff, low, and gravely, like crumbled up shreds of sandpaper. And that sullen... Read more

The 21 May 2016 by Josmar16
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Review: Dry Land (Rivendell Theatre)

No woman is an island in powerful Chicago premiere Rivendell's has certainly stepped up their atmosphere game for the second production of their "Body Politic... Read more

The 02 May 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Little Shop of Horrors (American Blues Theater)

Little Shop of Horrors Small scale production is big on entertainment Looking at the musical theater catalogue of standards, there aren't a lot that lived... Read more

The 21 May 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Once in a Lifetime (Strawdog Theatre)

Slapstick comedy a rollicking sendoff for Strawdog space After 28 years in their Broadway Ave. location, Strawdog must close its doors. Next season will see... Read more

The 23 May 2016 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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